Maharashtra IT Policy 2023 – Reference to Data Centers  

Definitive Positioning

Data Center is now defined and is considered a separate investment category within the IT Policy.

• Data Center specific fiscal incentives are defined
• Data Center continues to be part of Essential Services
• Data Center now has Infrastructure status

Wider Real Estate access

Policy addresses the paucity of suitable land parcels for greenfield data center projects

• Land use classification is now not a limiting factor for Data Centers

Data Centers now can be established on almost all land classification giving the opportunity to set up in residential, green, and other zones.

Recognizing the importance of Power supply

Policy touches upon

• Renewable energy use
• Captive power generation
• Exemption from statutory power cuts
• Power through open access

Increase in FSI

• Data centers to enjoy higher FSI permissions in line with the increase granted for IT/ITeS industry.

• This is further supported by relaxations of DCR on a case specific basis.

Recognition of Parties

The policy recognizes different entity roles that are part of a Data Center business, by defining

• Data Center
• Data Center Developer
• Data Center Operator
• Data Center Park

Fiscal Incentives

Incentives include

• Stamp Duty Exemption
• Electricity Duty Exemptions
• Power Tariff Subsidies
• + other incentives that result in better efficiencies for investors